A Patient Who Has Gout Will Begin Taking Febuxostat [Uloric]

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient who has gout will begin taking febuxostat [Uloric] and colchicine. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug regimen?

• A) "You are taking both drugs in order to prevent hepatic side effects."
• B) "You may stop taking the febuxostat after your uric acid levels decrease."
• C) "You will have to take both drugs indefinitely to treat your symptoms."
• D) "You will stop taking the colchicine within 6 months after starting therapy."

Explain the concept of plate tectonics and its significance in understanding Earth's geology.

Define and identify minerals and their properties.

Understand the processes involved in ore beneficiation, including separation and removal techniques.

Distinguish between different types of mineral resources based on their deposit characteristics and economic viability.

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Definitions:

Inhibitory

Pertaining to a neurotransmitter, hormone, or other substance that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential.

Excitatory

Referring to substances or processes that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting an electrical signal.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and addiction processes in the brain.

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A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, often including tremors.